Best Longsword Builds Guide In Wuchang: Fallen Feathers

The Longsword dishes out serious damage and has great reach, perfect for players who love heavy-hitting weapons. But, its slow swings leave you open to attacks if you’re not careful. Still, with the right Longsword build, this weapon is a beast and super fun to use, especially for fans of heavy weaponry looking to master soulslike combat.

Longsword Overview

Longswords in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers are all about dealing massive damage in just a few hits. They also let you deflect enemy attacks with the Sword Counter Discipline, which helps make up for their slower speed. This makes them ideal for soulslike builds focused on counterplay.

The key to using a Longsword is baiting enemy attacks, reacting with parry mechanics, and hitting back hard with Disciplines and Weapon Skills. It’s a rewarding playstyle, but it takes practice to nail down. Since Longswords are heavy and slow, their attack animations and recovery times are longer, so you’ve gotta be smart in fights, especially against multiple enemies. A solid Longsword build can make these weaknesses less of an issue.

What Is Sword Counter?

Sword Counter is a Discipline that gives Longsword users a guard option in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. Hold it to block attacks, or time it perfectly to parry and deflect incoming hits, setting you up for huge damage. Parrying is the core of Longsword gameplay, which might feel different if you’re used to other soulslike games with similar weapons. If you’re not into perfect parries, this weapon might not click, but if you love the challenge, you’ll eat up the build potential.

Best Early Game Longsword Build

In the early stages, you won’t have Sword Counter right away, but you can unlock it in the Impetus Repository pretty early. Grab it ASAP to get the most out of your early game Longsword build. You’ll start with Cloudfrost’s Edge until you hit the Mercury Workshop in Chapter 1, where you can snag the Lashing Whip. This whip is your go-to early game weapon until you get the Flamebringer or the top-tier Serpent Fang. Pair the Lashing Whip with Sword Counter, and you’ve got a solid setup to tackle tough fights with high damage output.

Best Early Game Build

• Primary Weapon: Lashing Whip (Longsword)
  • Weapon Skill: Whip Dance
  • Discipline: Sword Counter
• Secondary Weapon: Cloudfrost’s Edge (Longsword)
  • Weapon Skill: Dash Strike
  • Discipline: Sword Counter
• Armor:
  • Head: Embroidered Headband
  • Chest: Dhutanga’s Robes
  • Bracers: Dhutanga’s Prayer Beads
  • Leg Armor: Embroidered Boots
• Benedictions:
  • Oath: Bu - Blocking Clash
  • Memory: Ren - Skyborn Vigor
  • Wisdom: Wei - Counter Force
• Jade Pendants:
  • Pendant 1: Twin Infant Pendant
  • Pendant 2: Dracolich Pendant
  • Pendant 3: Gourd Pendant
• Spells:
  • Spell 1: Infernal Flames
  • Spell 2: Divine Ward
  • Spell 3: Vorpal Blade
  • Spell 4: Echo of Dhutanga
• Temper:
  • Bone Needle - Leech
  • Shadow Stone Needle - Strength

For extra defense, the full Embroidered Set works great, but the mix above gives a nice balance of protection and flexibility, perfect for Longsword combat. The Ming Set is another option, but it sacrifices some mitigation, which might not be worth it for most players.

Best Overall Longsword Build

Now for the real deal: the ultimate Longsword build for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. The Serpent Fang is the best weapon here, but you’ll need to complete Li Dingo’s questline to get it. If you miss it, the Flamebringer is a solid backup, with the Moonlight Dragon as your secondary. Switch up some Benedictions and Jade Pendants to boost fire damage if you’re using the Flamebringer to maximize combat effectiveness.

This build leans hard into parry and counter mechanics, making your Longsword even deadlier. With better Benedictions, Jade Pendants, and Armor Sets later in the game, you’ll turn an already powerful weapon into a total monster.

Best Overall Build

• Primary Weapon: Serpent Fang (Longsword)
  • Weapon Skill: Feathering Windstrike
  • Discipline: Sword Counter
• Secondary Weapon: Flamebringer (Longsword)
  • Weapon Skill: Infernal Firebrand
  • Discipline: Sword Counter
• Armor:
  • Head: Palace Maid’s Hairpin
  • Chest: Palace Maid’s Satin Dress
  • Bracers: Palace Maid’s Bracelet
  • Leg Armor: Lotus Gaiters
• Benedictions:
  • Oath: Wei - Backstab Oath
  • Memory: Sheng - Obliteration Might
  • Wisdom: Wei - Counter Force
• Jade Pendants:
  • Pendant 1: Tiger Pendant
  • Pendant 2: Eagle Pendant
  • Pendant 3: Coiled Dragon Pendant
• Spells:
  • Spell 1: Burning Flames
  • Spell 2: Divine Ward
  • Spell 3: Divine Might
  • Spell 4: Divine Blessing
• Temper:
  • Bone Needle - Leech
  • Shadow Stone Needle - Strength
  • Bone Needle - Poise Break
  • Shadow Stone Needle - Agility
  • Shadow Stone Needle - Feathering

For more mitigation, swap the Palace Maid’s Dress for the Avian Hunter’s Coat. The Lotus Set is another option for extra defense, but you’ll lose some mitigation, so weigh your options based on your combat style.